Spartan

Measured Phenotype

Brix

13.4 °Bx

source: GRIN

Each value is the highest-precedence :Assertion attached to this cultivar; full provenance (year, evidence type, confidence) is preserved in the graph.

Spartan is a medium-sized Canadian apple developed in British Columbia in 1936 through a deliberate cross. It features a round-conical shape with a bright red blush over yellow background and a strong aroma, making it suitable for cooking, eating fresh, and cider production. The variety is noted as an all-purpose apple with good cold storage potential.

Flavor & Texture

Best Uses

Lineage

Origin & History

Origin type

deliberate cross

Disease Resistance

Fire blight

highly susceptible

Powdery mildew

resistant

Cornell Apple Variety Database.

References

USDA-NPGS

PI 588871

UK National Fruit Collection

5926

Wikidata

Q2577741